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Sean Mitchell
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Having started his career at Renaissance. Sean joined Apple in Melbourne for a number of years before working in the media space. This started with Review Publishing and later the tech publisher IDG Communications. In 2006 he was involved in the launch of The Channel magazine. As they say – the rest is history.

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Projectworks secures NZD $25 million in funding to drive global growth

Mon, 9th Jun 2025
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Projectworks has secured NZD $25 million in Series A funding to expand globally, integrating AI tools and boosting its team by 50% amid strong industry recognition.
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EY launches Studio+ to boost growth with AI & digital focus

Mon, 9th Jun 2025
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EY has launched Studio+, a global service combining 37 agencies and AI tech to help businesses boost growth through digital transformation and customer focus.
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SAS launches AI models after USD $1 billion investment push

Mon, 9th Jun 2025
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SAS unveils AI models targeting labour-intensive business tasks, backed by a USD $1 billion investment to boost efficiency across industries.
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SAS Viya unveils new AI tools & services to boost productivity

Mon, 9th Jun 2025
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SAS Viya launches new AI tools, including synthetic data generation and cloud services, to boost productivity and decision-making across industries globally.
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Forrester reveals top emerging technologies set to drive value

Mon, 9th Jun 2025
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Forrester highlights ten emerging technologies, including AI chips and digital twins, set to drive business value and boost efficiency by 2025.
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Kingston unveils refreshed XS Series SSDs for pros & users

Mon, 9th Jun 2025
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Kingston launches refreshed XS Series external SSDs, offering up to 4TB storage and 2,000MB/s speeds for pros and portable options for everyday users.
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BIG Caring selects SAP on AWS to unify pharmacy operations

Mon, 9th Jun 2025
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BIG Caring Group has chosen RISE with SAP on AWS to unify operations across its 500+ Malaysian pharmacies, enhancing efficiency and customer experience.
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Moomoo launches in New Zealand, offering US trades from USD $0.99

Mon, 9th Jun 2025
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Moomoo launches in New Zealand, offering unlimited US trades from USD $0.99 and 24-hour access to over 22,000 stocks and ETFs across global markets.
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Basic security controls could prevent most major data breaches

Sun, 8th Jun 2025
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Basic cyber security controls could prevent the majority of major data breaches, says analysis of UK and Australian data affecting tens of millions annually.
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Malware hits 16 React Native npm packages, 1m downloads at risk

Sun, 8th Jun 2025
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A malware attack has hit 16 React Native npm packages, putting around 1 million weekly downloads at risk of Remote Access Trojan infection.
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US-China chip export debate highlights risks for AI leadership

Sat, 7th Jun 2025
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A Johns Hopkins debate on US restrictions of chip exports to China highlights risks for global AI leadership and semiconductor supply chain stability.
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GoTo Financial completes Jakarta cloud move with Alibaba Cloud

Fri, 6th Jun 2025
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GoTo Financial has completed migrating its infrastructure to Alibaba Cloud's Jakarta data centres, boosting data sovereignty and service efficiency for over 20 million users.
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Cloudera joins AI-RAN Alliance to boost AI in telecoms sector

Fri, 6th Jun 2025
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Cloudera has joined the AI-RAN Alliance to help telecom providers in Australia and New Zealand advance AI integration across networks for improved efficiency and innovation.
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Kiwi investments in US stocks hit record USD $67.1 billion high

Fri, 6th Jun 2025
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New Zealanders’ US stock and bond investments soar to a record USD $67.1 billion by March 2025, doubling since 2020 amid growing global market interest.
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Australian leaders see AI as risk & opportunity, identity gaps grow

Fri, 6th Jun 2025
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More than half of Australian IT leaders see AI as both an opportunity and risk, but only 20% have strategies for securing digital and machine identities.
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Hands-on Review: Acer TravelMate P6 14 AI laptop

Fri, 6th Jun 2025
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The Acer TravelMate P6 14 AI business laptop combines ultra-light durability, a stunning 14-inch OLED display, AI-powered features, and up to 14 hours of battery life.
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Digimune launches cyber risk protection across Australia with AWN

Thu, 5th Jun 2025
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Digimune teams with AWN Insurance to launch comprehensive cyber risk protection across Australia for individuals and businesses amid rising digital threats.
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EDDIESTEALER Rust malware mimics CAPTCHA to steal credentials

Thu, 5th Jun 2025
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A new Rust-based malware, EDDIESTEALER, uses fake CAPTCHA pages to trick users into running code that steals browser credentials and crypto wallets.
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Hands-on Review - Sennheiser Profile Streaming Set

Thu, 5th Jun 2025
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Sennheiser’s Profile Streaming Set offers pro-level sound, tactile controls, and a sturdy boom arm in a simple, plug-and-play USB mic ideal for creators and streamers.
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Celonis & Peech launch app to cut perishable waste & losses

Thu, 5th Jun 2025
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Celonis and Peech have launched an app to help retailers cut perishable waste and losses, boosting revenue and improving price markdown compliance.